Carniceria Del Rancho

7246 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Carniceria Del Rancho, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Carniceria Del Rancho's latest score of 100 sits above the Mesa average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: There was no consumer advisory posted for raw-marinated shrimp ceviche. The manager then posted an adequate consumer advisory

3-603.11

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked barbacoa and cooked pork sausage holding 120-130F. PIC stated that they were cooked less than two hours prior. The products were reheated to 165F. TCS food items must be held at 135F or greater when hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Observed containers of prepackaged foods in customer self service display case. Talked to manager about requirements. Ensure that items have name of location made, company, product name, ingredients, and common allergens for those products

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee hand washing for only 5 seconds. Instructed employee to wash hands for 20 seconds. Employee properly washed his hands and continued preparing food items. Hand washing must occur for no less than 20 seconds

2-301.12

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: Observed carnitas at 52F that had been cooked the previous evening. The carnitas were placed in the walk-in refrigerator, but had been placed on the bottom of the cooling speed rack and had been covered with plastic. Discussed proper cooling methods with the PIC. PIC discarded the product. Cooling must occur once food temperatures reach 135F. Temperatures must drop to 70F within 2 hours, and 41F after another 4 hours

3-501.14

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinking water out of an open cup and proceeding to prepare food items. Discussed drinking in designated areas as well as using cups with lids and straws to prevent contamination

2-401.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carniceria Del Rancho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carniceria Del Rancho on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Carniceria Del Rancho compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Carniceria Del Rancho most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Carniceria Del Rancho's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carniceria Del Rancho have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carniceria Del Rancho means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Carniceria Del Rancho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carniceria Del Rancho is inspected around four times per year on average.

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